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Fort Smith, Arkansas · ZIP 72903

Fort Smith — ZIP 72903

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Fort Smith (72903) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Fort Smith. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $243K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$243K
Median rent$1,173/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$243K

Median Rent

$1,173/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,045

Violent Crime

799

Property Crime

3,246

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sebastian County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
JOHN P. WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05514
65%
67%
L. A. CHAFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08753
64%
65%
EUPER LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05397
62%
62%
BONNEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05287
57%
52%
RAYMOND F. ORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05235
37%
27%
SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL09–122,053
36%
49%
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05387
17%
12%
FORT SMITH VIRTUAL ACADEMY06–12106Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,318

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72903 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 72903 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72903 is approximately $243K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 72903 in Fort Smith has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.